ORIGEN OF THE PARTY
As any one would expect, theCarnaval in Ecuador,
is the Mardi-Gras of the country. It is a time for festivities and celebration,
dance and music, food and color. But it is a celebration that has its
roots in the history and tradition of Ecuador, and is therefore also a cultural
celebration. In every city
around Ecuador the celebrations begin early and carry on late into the night,
with festival goers dancing through the streets, and the streets
alive with joy and jubilation.
When going according to the Catholic calendar, Carnaval is
celebrated prior to the Lent period. The original purpose of the Carnival was
to be as a compensation for the Lent period, as believers prepare themselves to
abstain for forty days during Lent and pay penitence, before the death of
Christ is remembered. In Ecuador, it is known that the Huarangas Indians used
to celebrate their own festival during which they would throw perfumed water,
flour and flowers on each other during their event. And it is the amalgamation
of these two traditions that formed Carnaval.
Looking at the festival as Lent compensation, visitors
should be warned that almost anything goes during the Carnaval. Parades, floats, creative masks,
dancing and music takes over the streets of Ecuador, and in most cities
the Carnaval games give children and the young at heart the perfect opportunity
to indulge in a little mischief, such as throwing water balloons, flour and
eggs at each other and squirting unsuspecting passersby with foam. Of
course the authorities have banned these dirty games from the Carnaval, but for
most festival goers it is far too tempting to resists and these events take
place no matter how hard the authorities try to curb the mess. It is a colorful
and lively festival, and eating and drinking goes on well into the next
morning.
Visitors with a good sense of humor and a taste for the
energetic and lively side of traveling are recommended to decide on a city and
participate in the Carnaval in Ecuador. It is guaranteed to be a unique and fun
filled festival, where the streets become the dance floors and anybody is fair
game for a water balloon.
FOOD
- hornado
- llapingacho
- yaguarlocro
- hen Pinllo
- chicken broth
- chigüiles
- chicha
- cuy
MUSIC
TRADITIONS AND ACTIVITIES
In almost all towns and cities of Ecuador play with water but with less intensity than in previous years because what is intended is culturizar this game and provide alternative entertainment is practiced, although many Ecuadorians advantage festive four days to attend paradisiacal beaches on the coast of Ecuador where the celebration in addition to water, foam and balloons also cultural celebrations in the area come together
various activities involving children, youth and adults, who have made this festival will constitute a cultural and tourist major event nationwide. art shows, parades with floats, parades and other activities have made the image of a carnival games with water, ink, flour and oil, go fading.
CARNIVAL IN PARAGUAY
It is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the city, and in turn is the largest carnival in the country. It lasts 4 weekends, there are eight nights of pure fun, party, glitter, lights, foam, feathers and beautiful bodies.
During the months leading clubs prepare their parades and allegories, they perform tests to offer a unique show every year.
Since 2014 it takes place at the Civic Center of the City (Sambadrome) and is located on the waterfront of Playa San Jose. It can accommodate about 12,000 people every night.
The Corsican Encarnacion attract thousands of tourists each year, which becomes one of the most important sources of income for the city and tourism.
